Frank Van Lenten

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I trained Okinawan Goju Ryu under Frank Van Lenten's Goshin-Do Karate-Do Kyokai orginization in Valparaiso, Florida. I was a 2cd degree black belt and also taught some childrens' classes ( even though I was still a teenager) under the supervision of Sinsai Douglas. I studied there for years, but only met Master Van Lenten a few times. It was his organization and dojo, but he didn't live in the area and Sinsai Douglas was the teacher.

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The following memorial on the anniversary of O'Shihan Van Lenten's passing has been added to the Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do GoshinKai facebook page, and I felt that it was appropriate to add it as well as a link.

Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do GoshinKai Facebook Page

In Memoriam

Grand Master Frank Van Lenten

December 4, 1935 – July 1, 2010

Today recalls sad memories of the passing of our beloved Sensei and friend.

Although the year has gone by, he is in our thoughts daily and there remains a heartache for him.

Many happy times training in the dojo and fond memories of O’Shihan Van Lenten linger in our minds. We are honored and privileged to have known him, and we will forever treasure the gift of martial arts and the legacy that he has left behind.

We thank him for his words of encouragement, the wisdom he so freely shared, our goals and dreams that he helped us achieve and the footsteps that he left for us to follow.

Words are inadequate, but the memories we have run deep and we ask our fellow karate-ka and friends to light a candle at sunset in remembrance of Grand Master Van Lenten.

In the days ahead, as special memories come to mind, we encourage you to share them with us on facebook.

Our love and memories of O’Shihan Van Lenten shall never pass away.

Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do GoshinKai